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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1911
Page
3
Kansas City report says 90,000 railway workers may strike depending on outcomes of a San Francisco conference with Julius Kruttschnitt. The plan seeks a blanket agreement with nine hour day, time and a half overtime, economy reductions, per diem expenses, and four year apprenticeships.
International presidents of unions in a labor dispute with Harriman railroads urged patience and postponed drastic action. They scheduled a meeting in San Francisco with Julius Kruttschnitt to discuss reasons for recent actions and seek resolution.
Reno Nevada August 26 South Pacific machine shops at Starki e closed today by order from Salt Lake headquarters. Workers were told they could be put on a five day week eight hours a day or face layoff.
A stream of guests visits San Antonio hotels. L L Isbell of Uvalde, J H Brown of Floresville, S D Bernstein of Dallas, Ed R Cone state agricultural commissioner, J C Albritton of Galveston, F E Huck of Victoria, M L Rudasill of Dallas, Mayor W H Vernon and Mrs Vernon of Texas, T E Cranfill, Miss L Campbell of Carrizo Springs, H Fuller of Waco, and L Ewing of Laredo are seen at the Maverick, Bexar, and Gunter hotels or tied to city affairs during their stay.
A soldier, identified as a suspected fire bug, faces 13 charges including arson, burglary, and theft for looting and burning a building on Foard street owned by Mrs. Franziska Bitter. Detectives Knaus and Cassiano tie him to items stolen from Bitter’s home and multiple fires. Witnesses, soldiers, and Bitter herself link the man to the crimes, while the prisoner denies guilt.
James F. Ashley was installed as president with F. N. Igo as vice president W. C. Jolliffe as financial secretary and treasurer and G. E. Hickox as recording secretary. James Ashley elected delegate and Louis Beeze alternate to the international convention in Rochester New York on September 18. H. J. Peterson showcased piano talents during the social following the installation.
Ed C. Lasater of Falfurrias president of the Texas Cattle Raisers Association travels home from Kentucky after exhibiting prize jersey cattle. His eight first prizes include six blue ribbons and two championships. He predicts a massive Fort Worth mass meeting on September 12 to secure fair meat prices for producers and consumers, with growing interest statewide.
Rules stricten conduct for Carter-Mullaly chauffeurs sparked protests and a five-man walkout. A later arrest of eight independent drivers for street-fare violations coincided with the firm’s fleet being off the streets, fueling claims of a put-up job to curb competition.
A British consular report describes a practical and scientific galvanizing process by a Zurich engineer. Pulverized metal is melted and sprayed onto articles with a special device, forming a uniform solid coating with remarkable homogeneity and appearance.
The United States government spends nearly 3 million dollars to deepen and safeguard Aransas Pass for a competitive Texas harbor. Bow ers Southern Dredging will widen and deepen the main harbor and channel to 30 feet. D M Picton and Co will build a 10,000 foot rock sea wall. The gulfward channel deepened to 20 plus feet, and $93,000 remains for further dredging between jet ties.
Governor Colquitt granted a thirty day respite to Leon Martinez a young Mexican sentenced to be hanged at Pecos Reeves County on September 1 for the alleged assault and murder of Miss Brown. The governor will review claims he is only 16 years old and the sheriff was instructed to delay the execution as the case is reevaluated. The boy’s father appeared before the governor asserting the youth’s age.
The Grand Opera House will debut September 10 with official coronation motion pictures. McFaddin's Flats plays September 16 and 17, two nights, ahead of the main season starting the first week in October. The venue has been majorly renovated including a new stage floor.
Aurelian Scholl notes the high costs of duels in his Reminiscences detailing preparations for a hostile journalist confrontation. One participant borrowed twenty pounds from Scholl for expenses and never repaid it. After brief fencing, the principals embraced and departed without injury, the only man hit being none.
Dahrooge’s postcard collection sparks envy in rival collectors as trade networks heat up. The feature highlights key pieces, vibrant scenes, and the growing interest in vintage postcards among enthusiasts.
A race ends in tragedy after a deadly crash locks the crowd in suspense. Races resume as drivers Zengel and Mulford duel, but Mulford retires with a burned bearing while others suffer engine failures. Grant finishes second, Hughes wins by 11 seconds, and Lee places fourth.
On the second day at Elgin Illinois the grandstand collapsed injuring spectators and killing two race participants. Len Zengel won the 305 mile Elgin national trophy race at 66.45 mph as Dave Buck and his mechanician died after a crash. Mrs Ralph Graham, daughter of Senator Lorimer, also injured.
Dahrooge's line about pen and lamp inspired a famous postcard slogan that boosted San Antonio's notoriety as a bold, inventive city. The quip circulated widely, tying local craft to a larger cultural moment and drawing visitors curious about the origin.
R S Hedges supervisor of delivery for nine San Antonio postoffice employes will attend the National Association of Supervisory Postoffice Employes convention in Cincinnati on September 4 as a delegate. The group aims to secure congressional legislation to reclassify supervisory staff and create advancement parallel to clerks, plus seek funds for superannuated and disabled workers.
San Antonio supporters of Judson Harmon gather at Beethoven hall on September 1 to form the Harmon Democratic Club. Jake F. Wolters will deliver the principal address and argue Harmon is the only Democrat likely to win in 1912. A permanent organization and executive committee will be named, with plans for Harmon to speak at the International Fair.
Katie Behrini Behrinj aged 18 died Saturday at 6 pm after arriving from Rosanky for treatment. The body was taken to her home at 122 Aganier avenue with her father and mother August Behring assisting, and Shelly Loring company prepared the body for burial.
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